Network security courses can help you learn about firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols. You can build skills in risk assessment, incident response, and vulnerability management. Many courses introduce tools like Wireshark for network analysis, Nessus for vulnerability scanning, and various security information and event management (SIEM) systems, showing how these skills are applied in practical work to protect networks from cyber threats.

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Seaborn, Infographics, Heat Maps, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Data Mapping, Network Analysis
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Product Knowledge, Lead Generation, Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Email Marketing, WordPress, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Pipelines, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Security Software, Process Analysis
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, DevOps, YAML, Continuous Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Security, Authentications, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Problem Management, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Scaled Agile Framework, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, DevOps, Kanban Principles, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Project Management, Continuous Delivery, Scalability, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Organizational Change, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Business Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google App Engine, Site Reliability Engineering, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Application Programming Interface (API), Cost Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Looker (Software), Organizational Change
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Cryptography, Encryption, .NET Framework, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, C# (Programming Language), Data Security, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

FAIR Institute
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Threat Modeling, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Stakeholder Communications, Continuous Improvement Process, Compliance Reporting, Decision Making, Financial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Advertising, Content Creation, Resource Management, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Data Cleansing, Computer Vision, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Content Management, Workflow Management, Scheduling, Project Planning, Collaborative Software, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours